Jurassic World poster

Jurassic World (2015)

Film · 2h 4m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A fully functioning dinosaur theme park unleashes epic, suspenseful chaos twenty-two years in the making.

A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Apple TV+.

Jurassic World parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: real scares and several jump scares.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Properly scary
Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Jurassic World scary?
Yes, properly. Jurassic World is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Jurassic World?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Jurassic World rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Jurassic World about?

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byColin Trevorrow
StarringChris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson

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